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Puttyface Boulder
California
> Joshua Tree NP
> Joshua Tree Bou…
> Queen Valley Ar…
> Geology Tour Rd…
> Virgin Islands…
> Volcano Area
> Human Sacrifice Cove
Access Issue: Climbing Regulations/Seasonal Raptor Closures
Details
The Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent's Compendium states that:
1. Vegetation is not allowed to be used as an anchor.
2. Only neutral or rock colored bolt hangers are allowed.
For a complete list of climbing rules and closures visit:
nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…
Description
This large boulder sits across from the Dripper Boulder and offers a handful of problems on it's hidden Northwest Face.
Identify it by the wide crack which splits it cleanly in two and then circle around (watch the catclaw patch) either side to reach the problems. Notable for the high quality and technical Puttyface (V4).
Getting There
Head east along the south side of the huge rubble pile following a faint trail. Keep your eye out for the Human Sacrifice Boulder high atop the rubble pile as the Human Sacrifice Cove lies down and to the east of it somewhat hidden.
The boulder is on the west side of the cove at ground level and is easily identified by looking for a boulder split by a wide crack. Circle around either way but watch out for the large patch of catclaw near the base.
- The approach takes about 15 minutes from the car.
Routes from Left to Right
[Hide Photo] Puttyface Boulder (Northwest Face), Joshua Tree NP
[Hide Photo] The Puttyface Boulder from the base of the Dripper Boulder, Joshua Tree NP